Bad Shabbos

Year: 2024 (June)

Genre:
Comedy

Director:
Daniel Robbins

Stars:
Milana Vayntrub, Kyra Sedgwick, Ashley Zukerman, David Paymer, John Bedford Lloyd, Catherine Curtin, Jon Bass, Josh Mostel, Method Man, Meghan Leathers, Theo Taplitz, Stephen Singer, Alok Tewari ...

Storyline:
One dinner. Two families. Zero chance of going smoothly.

An engaged interfaith couple plans a traditional Shabbat dinner for the first meeting between their very different families. Hopes are high for a peaceful evening of bonding, blessings, and breaking bread.

But things take a wildly unexpected turn when an accidental death during the meal throws the entire night—and both families—into chaos.

As secrets unravel, tensions rise, and cultural expectations collide, the group must navigate a weekend of cover-ups, confusion, and comedy under the watchful eyes of tradition and judgment.

A sharp-witted dark comedy, Bad Shabbos explores family dynamics, religious clashes, and the hilarity that erupts when everything that can go wrong... does.

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Similar movies to Bad Shabbos

If you love dark comedies centered on family dysfunction and awkward gatherings, Bad Shabbos shares energy with these hilarious and twisted titles:

Death at a Funeral (2007) – A funeral turned farcical with secrets and surprises.

The Family Stone (2005) – A holiday family dinner with clashing personalities and tensions.

Knives Out (2019) – A blend of mystery, death, and biting family drama with humor.

💡 Like these films, Bad Shabbos offers dark humor, emotional chaos, and social satire in one outrageous night.

📌 Final Thoughts

With its offbeat premise, sharp dialogue, and collision of faith, family, and farce, Bad Shabbos promises to be a standout dark comedy of 2024.

Because sometimes, the hardest part of getting married… is surviving the dinner.

Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!